Literacy (Grades PreK-12) and Special Education (Grades PreK-12), MPS (E707A)
45 credits
The Masters program prepares Literacy teachers to work with both general education students in all grades and students with disabilities in all grades. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in Literacy Grades PreK-12 and Special Education Grades PreK-12.
Prerequisites:
- Bachelors Degree
- Evidence of Prior Certification in Early Childhood, Elementary, Childhood or Middle Childhood Education
- EDU 5393 Foundations of Special Education or equivalent course
- Methods course(s) in teaching Literacy in Childhood Education
Program and Certification Requirements:
Entry Level
| EDU.5046 | Foundations of Dyslexia | 3 |
| EDU.5630 | Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction I | 3 |
| EDU.5130 | Classroom Management in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5083 | Assessment in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5088 | Introduction to Students with Learning and Behavior Problems (PK-12) | 3 |
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| Fingerprinting | |
Intermediate Level
| EDU.5631 | Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction II | 3 |
| EDU.5611 | Literacy Instruction of the English Language Learner | 3 |
| EDU.5371 | Assistive Technology in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
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| EDU.5614 | Writing for Teachers and Young People | 3 |
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| EDU.5632 | Multisensory Structured Literacy Practicum I | 3 |
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| EDU.5032 | Collaboration and Consultation in Inclusive Settings (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5085 | Instructional Strategies in Special Education (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDU.5612 | Assessment and Intervention in Literary Instruction | 3 |
| EDU.5494 | Literacy Development: Grades 3-6 | 3 |
Note: EDU 5594 should be taken mid-way through this program.
Capstone Level
| EDU.5098 | Literacy Practicum | 3 |
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| EDU.5633 | Multisensory Structured Literacy Practicum II | 3 |
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| EDU.5550 | Research Seminar in Special Education and Literacy | 3 |
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| EDU.5427 | Student Teaching and Seminar: Special Education (Childhood) | 3-6 |
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| OR | |
| EDU.5563 | Student Teaching and Seminar: Special Education (Grade 7-12) | 3-6 |
Certification Requirements
Certification Exams
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| Take NYS EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS test | |
| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Literacy | 0 |
| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in Students With Disabilities | 0 |
Certification Workshops
3 Required NYS Workshops:
| Child Abuse Workshop | 0 |
| Violence Prevention Workshop | 0 |
| Dignity for All Students Workshop | 0 |